training and education
E-learning modules
Teaching Assistant
£14.24 - £15.35 per hour
Hitchin
Do you bring the patience, initiative, and dedication needed to empower young learners and build their self-confidence in the classroom?
Can you collaborate smoothly with teaching staff to guide small booster groups and maintain a structured, reassuring atmosphere?
Are you looking to step into a secure, full-time teaching assistant position with an immediate start at a thriving primary school?
Randstad Education has partnered with an established Hitchin primary school to appoint a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant on a long-term, full-time contract beginning immediately. Working across KS1 and KS2 cohorts, the school offers an inclusive, pupil-centred environment where personal growth and core learning go hand in hand. We want a dependable team member ready to provide high-quality instructional support, assist children with varied learning profiles, and contribute to a happy, flourishing school community.
Core Duties
- Booster Group Delivery: Run focused group sessions in guided reading, spelling, phonics, and foundational maths to help children achieve their individual learning targets.
- Individual Inclusion Support: Provide targeted, one-to-one assistance to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), keeping learning accessible and engaging.
- Learning Environment Readiness: Assist in laying out practical equipment, organising visual aids, and maintaining an orderly, safe, and stimulating classroom setup.
- Constructive Behaviour Guidance: Encourage high expectations of behaviour across lessons, corridor transitions, and playtime in line with school-wide routines.
- Pupil Progress Logging: Keep track of student engagement and milestones, passing along clear and practical observations to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Pastoral Encouragement: Serve as an approachable, steady role model who helps children navigate challenges, develop independence, and build healthy peer relationships.
Candidate Profile
- Background & Credentials: Classroom experience supporting primary-aged children (or relevant backgrounds in nursery, after-school, or youth work) or a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred.
- Foundational Competencies: Sound literacy and numeracy skills, clear spoken English, and an understanding of how to break down basic curriculum concepts.
- Character & Demeanour: A calm, adaptable, and emotionally resilient attitude capable of connecting with children from diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborative Mindset: A proactive willingness to pitch in with daily school activities, collaborate with colleagues, and uphold rigorous safeguarding standards.
- Vetting Requirements: Current Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to apply for one with Randstad).
Working with Randstad
- Competitive Hourly Pay: £14.24 - £15.35 per hour
- Immediate Job Security: Step straight into a dependable, long-term full-time assignment at a well-regarded Hitchin school.
- Complimentary CPD Modules: Expand your professional profile with free certified courses covering Autism Strategies, De-escalation Skills, and Safeguarding Essentials.
- Direct Consultant Advice: Ongoing support from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment specialist with established relationships across Hertfordshire schools.
- Referral Scheme: Claim a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or teaching assistant you refer to our agency!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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